Numbers 1:33
New International Version
The number from the tribe of Ephraim was 40,500.

New Living Translation


English Standard Version
those listed of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

Berean Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

Berean Literal Bible
those numbered of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand and five hundred.

King James Bible
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

New King James Version
those who were numbered of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.

New American Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

NASB 1995
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

NASB 1977
their numbered men, of the tribe of Ephraim, were 40,500.

Legacy Standard Bible
their numbered men of the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

Amplified Bible
those of the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

Berean Annotated Bible
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim (doubly fruitful) numbered 40,500.

Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
those registered for the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

American Standard Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

English Revised Version
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The total for the tribe of Ephraim was 40,500.

International Standard Version
Those registered with the tribe of Joseph numbered 40,500.

NET Bible
Those of them who were numbered from the tribe of Ephraim were 40,500.

New Heart English Bible
those who were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand five hundred.

Webster's Bible Translation
Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500.

World English Bible
those who were counted of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand five hundred.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Ephraim, [are] forty thousand and five hundred.

Berean Literal Bible
those numbered of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand and five hundred.

Young's Literal Translation
their numbered ones, for the tribe of Ephraim, are forty thousand and five hundred.

Smith's Literal Translation
They being reviewed for the tribe of Ephraim, forty thousand and five hundred.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Forty thousand five hundred.

Catholic Public Domain Version
there were forty thousand five hundred.

New American Bible
those enrolled from the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.

New Revised Standard Version
those enrolled of the tribe of Ephraim were forty thousand five hundred.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The number of the tribe of Ephraim was forty thousand and five hundred.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The number of them of the tribe of Aphreim: forty thousand and five hundred.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
those that were numbered of them, of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the numbering of them of the tribe of Ephraim, was forty thousand and five hundred.

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Number of Every Tribe
32From the sons of Joseph: From the sons of Ephraim, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army, 33those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500. 34And from the sons of Manasseh, according to the records of their clans and families, counting the names of all those twenty years of age or older who could serve in the army,…

Cross References
those registered to the tribe of Ephraim

Genesis 48:19
But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!” he said. “He too shall become a people, and he too shall be great; nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.”

Joshua 16:1-4
The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended from the Jordan at Jericho to the waters of Jericho on the east, through the wilderness that goes up from Jericho into the hill country of Bethel. / It went on from Bethel (that is, Luz) and proceeded to the border of the Archites in Ataroth. / Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea. …

Psalm 78:67
He rejected the tent of Joseph and refused the tribe of Ephraim.
numbered 40,500

Numbers 2:18-20
On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud, / and his division numbers 40,500. / The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,

Numbers 26:37
These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration numbered 32,500. These clans were the descendants of Joseph.

Joshua 17:14-18
Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua, “Why have you given us only one portion as an inheritance? We have many people, because the LORD has blessed us abundantly.” / Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” / “The hill country is not enough for us,” they replied, “and all the Canaanites who live in the valley have iron chariots, both in Beth-shean with its towns and in the Valley of Jezreel.” …
Genesis 46:16-18
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli. / The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. / These are the sons of Jacob born to Zilpah—whom Laban gave to his daughter Leah—sixteen in all.

Exodus 1:1-5
These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; …

Deuteronomy 33:18-19
Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”

Joshua 17:1-2
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war. / So this allotment was for the rest of the descendants of Manasseh—the clans of Abiezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher, and Shemida. These are the other male descendants of the clans of Manasseh son of Joseph.

Judges 5:14-15
Some came from Ephraim, with their roots in Amalek; Benjamin came with your people after you. The commanders came down from Machir, the bearers of the marshal’s staff from Zebulun. / The princes of Issachar were with Deborah, and Issachar was with Barak, rushing into the valley at his heels. In the clans of Reuben there was great indecision.

1 Chronicles 7:14-19
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. …

1 Chronicles 12:31-32
From the half-tribe of Manasseh: 18,000 designated by name to come and make David king. / From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.

Psalm 68:27
There is Benjamin, the youngest, ruling them, the princes of Judah in their company, the princes of Zebulun and of Naphtali.

Isaiah 9:1
Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

Ezekiel 48:5
Ephraim will have one portion bordering the territory of Manasseh from east to west.


Treasury of Scripture

Those that were numbered of them, even of the tribe of Ephraim, were forty thousand and five hundred.

the tribe

Genesis 48:5
And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, are mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

Deuteronomy 33:17
His glory is like the firstling of his bullock, and his horns are like the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they are the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they are the thousands of Manasseh.

were forty

Numbers 2:19
And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.

Numbers 26:37
These are the families of the sons of Ephraim according to those that were numbered of them, thirty and two thousand and five hundred. These are the sons of Joseph after their families.

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those registered to the tribe of Ephraim

Ephraim, Joseph’s younger son, received tribal status alongside his brother Manasseh when Jacob counted both as his own sons. This gave Joseph a double inheritance among Israel’s tribes. Ephraim later occupied the central highlands of Canaan and became a leading tribe in the northern kingdom.

Gen 48:19 But his father refused. “I know, my son, I know!”…
Jos 16:1-4 The allotment for the descendants of Joseph extended…
Psa 78:67 He rejected the tent of Joseph, and refused…

numbered 40,500

This was the number of Ephraimite men twenty years old and upward who were able to serve in Israel’s army. Their count contributed to the orderly mustering of the nation as Israel prepared to depart from Sinai and enter the land God had promised.

Num 2:18-20 On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp…
Num 26:37 These were the clans of Ephraim, and their registration…
Jos 17:14-18 Then the sons of Joseph said to Joshua,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ephraim
One of the tribes of Israel, descended from Joseph's younger son, Ephraim. This tribe was known for its significant role in the history of Israel, often representing the Northern Kingdom.

2. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who, under God's command, conducted the census of the tribes of Israel in the wilderness.

3. Wilderness of Sinai
The location where the census took place, a significant period in Israel's history where they were being prepared to enter the Promised Land.

4. Census
The event of counting the Israelite men able to go to war, as commanded by God, to organize the tribes for their journey and battles ahead.

5. Israelites
The chosen people of God, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were being prepared to enter the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Organization
The census reflects God's order and purpose in organizing His people. It reminds us that God is a God of order, and He has a plan for each of us within His kingdom.

Significance of Heritage and Blessing
Ephraim's numbers and role remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the blessings passed down through generations. We should value and uphold the spiritual legacy we have received.

Preparation for Spiritual Battles
Just as the Israelites were counted and prepared for physical battles, we are called to be spiritually prepared for the battles we face in life. This involves being equipped with God's Word and being part of a community of believers.

Faithfulness in Following God's Commands
The census was conducted as a direct command from God. This teaches us the importance of obedience and faithfulness in following God's instructions in our lives.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 1:33?

2. How does Numbers 1:33 demonstrate God's order in organizing the Israelites?

3. What significance does the tribe of Ephraim hold in Numbers 1:33?

4. How can we apply the principle of organization from Numbers 1:33 today?

5. Compare Numbers 1:33 with other census accounts in Scripture. What patterns emerge?

6. How does understanding Numbers 1:33 enhance our view of God's attention to detail?

7. How does Numbers 1:33 reflect the historical accuracy of Israel's census?

8. What theological significance does the tribe of Ephraim hold in Numbers 1:33?

9. Why is the specific number of Ephraim's men important in Numbers 1:33?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 1?


The brief statement “those registered to the tribe of Ephraim numbered 40,500” captures God’s meticulous care for His people, the favored position of Ephraim within Israel’s destiny, and the tangible growth of the covenant nation. It assures us that the Lord keeps precise account of those who belong to Him, blesses them in line with His promises, and organizes them for worship and service.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
those registered
פְּקֻדֵיהֶ֖ם (pə·qu·ḏê·hem)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

to the tribe
לְמַטֵּ֣ה (lə·maṭ·ṭêh)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe

of Ephraim
אֶפְרָ֑יִם (’ep̄·rā·yim)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory

numbered 40,500.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים (’ar·bā·‘îm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 705: Forty


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